Big Five Safari Experience Near Cape Town, South Africa: Personalized Guided Wildlife Encounter

Embark on an unforgettable Big Five Safari Experience near Cape Town, South Africa. Explore wildlife with personalized guided tours and enjoy a delicious halal buffet lunch. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Town Central - Begin the day with a convenient hotel pick-up in Cape Town or from a nearby meeting point at approximately 08:30 AM. Enjoy a pleasant drive of roughly 200 km from the city center through picturesque landscapes en route to a private game reserve, home to the Big Five and a diverse array of wildlife.
  • **Aquila Safari Reserve…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
  • Lunch provided
  • Collection in sedan, SUV, or mini bus based on group size
  • Assistance with taking pictures using your camera or phone
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • The reserve charges R1,890 per person (low season), R2,365 (mid-season), and R2,580 (peak season)
  • Alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
Additional Information

This Big Five Safari departing from Cape Town provides an opportunity to embark on a wildlife adventure just 2.5 hours (approximately 200 km) from the city center. Located in a private game reserve, visitors can observe lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and Cape buffalo, as well as numerous other species in their natural habitat.
The tour features…

Location
vida e caffè Kloof Street
Kloof Street
If your accommodation is beyond our 10 kms pick-up radius, please meet us at VIDA E CAFFÈ KLOOF STREET. Our reservations team will send you the exact pick-up time and details after 6:00 pm, the day before the tour. Kindly monitor your email / WhatsApp or for your updates
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nicole_h
Nov 2, 2025
Great Safari Experience! - It was a beautiful experience and we had a great guide (Djiby). He was very informative, kind, and a great driver bringing us to the safari game reserve and back to our hotel with ease. And it was his first day! Highly recommend this tour and him as a guide.
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Sandra_r
Oct 1, 2025
Good experience - Got to see the Big 5 as promised!!! Buffee was great. nice and fresh. Welcoming drinks were bice. Vehicle was vomfortable to see them in. Guide was knowledgeable about all the animals. Even saw a cobra snale!!
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John
Mar 17, 2025
A day well spent - Pick up service from our Airbnb, clean and comfortable transport. Our driver Elias was very nice and helpful. It’s a fair trip out but the scenery is great, watch out for crossing baboons! The Safari was good and we saw many animals however the Lions and lioness were a highlight for us. Our Safari guide was like a South African Crocodile Dundee, he was funny and highly knowledgeable, beware it is a bumpy ride in the reserve.
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Alexandrina_v
Mar 9, 2025
Aquila day Safari - Superceded my expectations. The pick up and the service was excellent. Martin highlighted certain points if interest along the ride. The welcome at Aquila and lunch was excellent.
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Jennifer_w
Jan 25, 2024
Awesome tour! - I loved this tour! Tour guide, Reese, was very nice, patient and alot of fun. The two hour ride each way was also very comfortable. Thanks!
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Mohammad_y
Dec 26, 2023
Greatest Safari adventure Very unique experience and enjoyable - Excellent Safari adventure and highly recommended . I have enjoyed this trip with group and tour guides was very helpful
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Cheryl_w
Dec 7, 2023
Seeing the big 5.... - Seeing the big 5. Especially my lions and elephants. I so love these animals along with giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Our tour guide Reese was just delightful and very helpful. The lunch at Aquilia was amazing. All in all a fabulous time
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Abraham_m
Aug 16, 2024
Fantastic - Was good experience to see 4 at least of the big 5. Only lion we did´nt see, but it was very good experience and my family enjoyid very much
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4mecs1
Apr 10, 2025
On a cruise ship. Heavy fog. Ship late docking. Then customs very slow. We were told we were responsible to be on time!! - If you’re on a cruise ship, don’t use this company. You are 100% responsible to be at the pickup point. Even if ship is late.
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Dreamer36816308124
Jan 2, 2024
Would not recommend this at all - We booked this safari only to discover that it is the same as Aquila game reserve , and no mention what so ever it is the same ! Refund was refused because they said it is less than 24 hours, however it is okay not to provide full information for tourist ! What a treatment to tourist !
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From $134
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).